The mere thought of travelling any distance at all with a horse at present is enough to send a shudder through your bank account and wallet. However, everybody has their goal for the year or the one treat that they’re determined to allow themselves, come hell or high water. For anybody who has set theirContinue reading “Riding Clubs Festival, Stradbally”
Category Archives: Showing
Working hunter clinic in November
Erica is hoping to organise a working hunter clinic with Toni Donnelly, an expert from Enniskillen. The dates under consideration are the 13 and 27 November, subject to the availability of a good venue. If you think it may be of interest, please contact Erica on 083 370 9333 as quickly as possible so that sheContinue reading “Working hunter clinic in November”
Working hunter season in sight
The North West Working Hunter Association (NWWHA) last year extended its reach, running working hunter shows as far north west as Derry. The response was hugely positive and several of our members competed successfully. It looks like the experiment is going to continue this season. Shows are scheduled for Sunday 21 November and Sunday 19 DecemberContinue reading “Working hunter season in sight”
Full schedule for August 1 “Credit Crunch” Beach Show
The Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club have published the full schedule for their second show of the year on the beach at Ballyness Bay, Falcarragh. It promises to be another great (and very affordable) day and this time the enterprising schedule includes a full suite of showing classes for everything from connemaras to hunters and ridingContinue reading “Full schedule for August 1 “Credit Crunch” Beach Show”
Show Jumping & Dressage on the Beach, Sunday 1 August
The Donegal Gaeltachts are planning another beach show with show jumping, dressage and showing classes at Ballyness Bay, Falcarragh on Sunday 1 August. More details to follow. Keep your eye on the Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club website. Pictured below: Paddy on Lizzie at the Beach Show, Ballyness Bay, June 2010.
Tanya and Jack successfully defend their Finn Valley titles
At Saturday’s Finn Valley Show in Killygordon, Tanya successfully saw off all challengers in both the ridden and in-hand coloured classes. She and Jack were defending the titles they had won 12 months ago. Congratulations to the pair. Finn Valley Show is a lovely, well organised event and Tanya and Audrey would like to commend theContinue reading “Tanya and Jack successfully defend their Finn Valley titles”
Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June
Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show takes place at one of the finest venues in the region, Necarne Castle, on Saturday 19 June. There’s an extensive schedule with showing classes, working hunter, and show jumping. There’s a dog show too as well as a birds of prey display, arts & crafts, and children’s activities. Enniskillen ScheduleContinue reading “Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June”
Show season
Show season is upon us and the old familiars like Bonagee and Finn Valley take their established place in the summer calendar. There are of course many, many more. Check out the full programme of ISA affiliated shows at the Irish Shows Association website. You’ll find the legend for their complicated alphabetical codes under theContinue reading “Show season”
Success at Greenacres
Club member Ava Ward has been in touch to reassure us that she’s still alive and kicking. Although we haven’t spotted her at any riding club events this year, she’s keeping her head above water in the equine world and enjoyed a successful outing at Greenacres last weekend. With her mare, Gallanta, she took theContinue reading “Success at Greenacres”
Working Hunter Challenge League
Tirnaskea Connemara Stud & X-Jump near Smithboro, Monaghan are running a Working Hunter Challenge League at present. Next dates are 8 May, 22 May and Sunday 6 June (final). According to Castle Leslie Riding Club’s website, there are Mini, Midi and Maxi Classes with Clear Round Jumping before each class. The league is confined to all 2010 registeredContinue reading “Working Hunter Challenge League”
Letterkenny Riding Club 